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Fig. 2 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Fig. 2

From: Bone mineral density assessment by DXA in rheumatic patients with end-stage osteoarthritis undergoing total joint arthroplasty

Fig. 2

Characterization of contributing factors to DXA values in THA patients. a, b Comparison of T-scores in the hip (lowest of both sides) and the lumbar spine (LS) between male and female THA patients. c, d T-scores and Z-scores in the affected hip in relation to Kellgren-Lawrence score subgroups. e, f Comparison of T-scores in the hip (lowest) and LS between THA patients with current prednisolone use (P) and no prednisolone therapy (No P). g, h Correlation analysis between body mass index (BMI) and T-score in the hip and LS in THA patients. *p < 0.05, **p < 0.001

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